Lab Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for a 6-month full-time contract in Dartford. The role involves preparing reagents, performing in-process testing, and ensuring adherence to SOPs and quality standards. Training is provided, with no prior experience required.

The candidate will manufacture intermediates, safely handle microorganisms, and maintain batch documentation while following site PPE rules. Day shift with standard breaks and onsite PPE supplied.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in science, microbiology, and manufacturing.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn new processes and maintain high standards.
• Prior laboratory operations knowledge is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture intermediates and reagents; perform in-process quality testing.
• Safely handle microorganisms for testing.
• Maintain quality standards and complete batch documentation.
• Monitor inventory using computerized systems to ensure material availability.
• Follow health, safety and PPE requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and team training.

Skills

Interest in science

Microbiology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Location: Dartford, UK (Onsite)

Contract Type: Full-time, 6-Month Contract

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Pay Rate: £14.14 per hour

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join a growing microbiology manufacturing team. Working within a regulated manufacturing laboratory, you will prepare reagents and intermediates, carry out in-process testing, and ensure all work adheres to quality standards and standard operating procedures.

No prior specialized experience is required-full training will be provided by an experienced team, making this an ideal opportunity to build a career in science and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture intermediates and final reagents, including performing in-process quality testing.
• Safely handle microorganisms for use in testing procedures.
• Maintain high quality standards and accurately complete batch documentation.
• Monitor inventory and stock levels using computerized systems to ensure materials are available.
• Follow all site health, safety, and gowning/PPE requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team training programs.

Requirements

• Strong interest in science, microbiology, and manufacturing.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn new processes and maintain high operational standards.
• Prior laboratory operations knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory.

Working Environment & Schedule

• Shift Pattern: Day shift (08:00 to 16:00).
• Breaks: 30-minute paid tea break and 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily.
• Equipment: All required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is fully provided on-site.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.